Tanzanian singer Jackson Aluta Kazimoto, popularly known as Dogo Jackie, has died aged 33.

The Jagwa Music lead singer died after he was involved in a road accident in Morogoro.

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His death was confirmed on Facebook by the record label.

“Our lead singer Jackie Simela passed away yesterday from a car accident which happened in Morogoro region where he went to attend a funeral of his aunt. We have lost the best singer we have ever had. Stay in Power king,” the group wrote.

He was attending his aunt's funeral in Morogoro when the accident happened.

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“Yesterday we learnt of the death of singer Jackie Simela who passed away in a car accident in Morogoro where he was attending his aunt’s funeral,” Nafasi Art Space director Rebecca Corey wrote on Facebook.

“It is so hard to believe he is gone. My heart goes out to his family, friends and bandmates, and everyone who loved his music. We have truly lost one of the greatest.”